front 1
A fracture in the shaft of a bone would be a break in the ________.
| back 1 C) diaphysis |
front 2
Along with support, the anterior longitudinal ligament of the
vertebral column also acts to ________.
| back 2 B) prevent hyperextension of the spine |
front 3 True or False? An osteon contains osteocytes, lamellae, and a central canal, and is found in compact bone only. | back 3 TRUE |
front 4 At an archeological site you discover a bone that is cylindrical in shape, about one inch long and a quarter of an inch wide. A) flat | back 4 C) long |
front 5 At what age do bones reach their peak density? a. At birth b. Early childhood c. Early adulthood d. Late adulthood | back 5 c. Early adulthood |
front 6 True or False? Bones are classified by whether they are weight-bearing or protective in function. | back 6 FALSE |
front 7
Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various
reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?
| back 7 A) osteoclast |
front 8
Bones are covered and lined by a protective tissue called
periosteum. The inner (osteogenic) layer consists primarily of
________.
| back 8 D) osteoblasts and osteoclasts |
front 9 True or False? Costal cartilages join most ribs to the sternum. | back 9 TRUE |
front 10 True or False? Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions. | back 10 TRUE |
front 11 ![]() Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure: 1) Bone 1 | back 11 1) Bone 1 C |
front 12 ![]() Using Figure 6.2, match the following bone types with the numbered structure: 1) Compact bone | back 12 1) C |
front 13 ![]() Using Figure 7.1, match the following: 1) Articulates with hip bones of the pelvis. 2) Attach to ribs. 3) Receive the most stress. 4) Transverse foramina present. 5) No canals or foramen present. | back 13 1) D 2) B 3) C 4) A 5) E |
front 14 True or False? Hematopoiesis refers to the formation of blood cells within the red marrow cavities of certain bones | back 14 TRUE |
front 15 True or False? In newborn infants, the medullary cavity and all areas of spongy bone contain yellow bone marrow. | back 15 FALSE |
front 16 True or False? In the anatomical position, the lateral forearm bone is the radius. | back 16 TRUE |
front 17 True or False? In women of childbearing age, the dimensions of the true pelvis are of utmost importance. | back 17 TRUE |
front 18 True or False? Most of the body's weight is carried by the talus and calcaneus. | back 18 TRUE |
front 19
Osteogenesis is the process of ________.
| back 19 A) bone formation |
front 20 Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of _____. a) calcium and vitamin D b) potassium and vitamin D c) calcium and vitamin E d) vitamin D and chloride | back 20 a) calcium and vitamin D |
front 21
Spongy bone contains ________.
| back 21 C) trabeculae |
front 22 The axial skeleton includes ________. A) skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage B) upper limbs, lower limbs, C) pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle | back 22 A) skull, vertebral column, thoracic cage |
front 23
The cell responsible for secreting the matrix of bone is the
________.
| back 23 A) osteoblast |
front 24 The canal that runs through the core of each osteon (the Haversian canal) is the site of ________. A) cartilage and interstitial lamellae | back 24 D) blood vessels and nerve fibers |
front 25 True or False? The dens articulates with the occipital bone. | back 25 FALSE |
front 26 True or False? The femur is the largest and strongest bone in the body. | back 26 TRUE |
front 27
The hyoid bone is unique because ________.
| back 27 A) it is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone |
front 28
The pelvic girdle does not include the ________.
| back 28 A) sacrum |
front 29
The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by dense
connective tissue called ________.
| back 29 A) Perforating (Sharpey's ) fibers |
front 30 The pubic symphysis connects the two hip bones anteriorly and provides a little movement during childbirth. Choose the most appropriate tissue for this structure that is subjected to both pressure and stretch. a. Fibrocartilage b. Elastic cartilage c. Bone d. Hyaline cartilage | back 30 a. Fibrocartilage |
front 31 True or False? The structural unit of compact bone (osteon) resembles the growth rings of a tree trunk. | back 31 TRUE |
front 32
The structure of bone tissue suits the function. Which of the
following bone tissues is adapted to support weight and withstand
torsion stress?
| back 32 B) compact bone |
front 33
The term diploƫ refers to ________.
| back 33 B) the internal layer of spongy bone in flat bones |
front 34 True or False? The term vertebrochondral ribs refers to the "false ribs" that attach to each other before they attach to the sternum. | back 34 TRUE |
front 35 True or False? There are seven cervical, twelve thoracic, and five lumbar vertebrae. | back 35 TRUE |
front 36
The major function of the intervertebral discs is to ________.
| back 36 A) absorb shock |
front 37
The major function of the axial skeleton is to ________.
| back 37 C) provide central support for the body and protect internal organs |
front 38 when osteoblast becomes entrapped in its own matrix secretions it is refered to as an ______. A) osteogenic cell B) osteocyte C) osteoclast D) chrondocyte | back 38 B) osteocyte |
front 39 Which bone would likely take the longest to heal? A) finger bone of an elderly individual B) thigh bone of an elderly individual C) thigh bone of a young individual C) finger bone of a young individual | back 39 B) thigh bone of an elderly individual |
front 40
Which is the best description for the function of the cranial bones?
| back 40 C) protection of the brain |
front 41
Which of the following bones is not part of the appendicular skeleton?
| back 41 A) sacrum |
front 42 Which of the following bones is not weight bearing? A) femur B) fibula C) tibia D) talus | back 42 B) fibula |
front 43 Which of the following is not a function of skeletal system? A) Production of eythrocytes B) Storage of minerals C) Production of body heat D) Locomotion | back 43 C) Production of body heat |
front 44 Which vertebra does not have a body? A) last lumbar | back 44 C) atlas |
front 45
Yellow bone marrow contains a large percentage of ________.
| back 45 A) fat |